Clowning at UCB

The Upright Citizens Brigade Clowning program invites students to explore the art of engaging an audience through playful absurdity and impulsive joy. Our workshops blend performance training that hones audience sensitivity, embraces failure, and finds freedom in risk. Whether new to clowning or an experienced performer, UCB’s classes offer an inclusive, entertaining challenge for all.

Students learn to break boundaries and unlock their authentic, uninhibited selves on stage. Through exercises focused on listening, improvisation, and audience interaction, participants develop routines that thrive on spontaneity. Emphasizing subversion, paradox, and humor in chaos, these classes foster genuine connection through comedic vulnerability. UCB’s workshops inspire you to leave your ego at the door and embrace the art of looking foolish—and loving it.